Homeowners have an increasingly large number of options for utilizing solar energy to provide power, lighting, and/or lower utility bills. Comprehensive solutions are becoming more and more popular due to improvements in the technology, government financial credits, and the ability to “sell” power back to the utility company.

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Aluminum wiring in residential homes carries an increased risk of starting a fire when compared with the much more common copper wiring.

The US Consumer Products Safety Commission (US CPSC) investigated this threat in the 1970s and found that many home fires were caused by overheated connections involving aluminum wiring.

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Is POWERWORX right for your home?

PowerwoRx will work in any home, as long as you have:

a circuit breaker panel with breaker switches and not the old screw-in type fuses,

and the unit will work on any single-phase electric application for your home.

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Do you know how modularity can help you go solar today?

One of the key benefits of photovoltaic technology is that it is modular. The solar array you see on your neighbor’s rooftop is actually several solar panels connected together. And each of those solar panels is made up of many solar cells.

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Updating lighting fixtures is a way to change the feeling of your home or workplace.

We have researched an extensive list of lighting manufacturers spanning residential, commercial, domestic, and international, and compiled them into a handy list.

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LED Christmas lights make for stunning, multi-colored holiday displays. From sharp blues, to vibrant reds, LED lights work in a variety of applications and have many benefits.

LED Christmas Lights online store stocks a wide variety of products, from tree lights, to outdoor lights, to battery operated lights. And now, LED Christmas lights is featuring a special holiday discount. See offer details below.
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There are many new and exciting options for home upgrades this season in the areas of home automation, home security, and home electronics.

Afriel’s online electronics store has a great selection of products, at aggressive prices. And, as an eLocalElectricians visitor, you get an additional electronic discount. See special offer below.
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Company Spotlight:

Every so often, eLocal will showcase a business that can be of additional value to its contractors.

This month we focus on ARCAD, an online resource for electricians to find online tools and PC software to aid them in arc flash analysis and label making.

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